Cannon, Stacey M.
(2021)
Exploring Life Skill Development, Leadership and Transfer: Experiences of
young sportspeople in a youth leadership development programme, within a
specific community based sports setting.
PhD thesis, National University of Ireland Maynooth.
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study is to explore whether participation in a youth leadership
development programme proved effective in the development of four foundational
leadership components (i.e., social, and emotional intelligence, collaborate, articulate, insight
and knowledge), within a specific community based sports setting and whether participants
utilised these skills in other life domains.
Research Design: A qualitative case study methodology.
Method: Nine semi-structured interviews, participant journals, mentor notes.
Data Analysis: Involved an iterative process of open coding, axial coding, and theoretical
integration, using Braun and Clarke’s (2006, 2019) six step thematic analysis framework.
Results: The findings of this study revealed that a variety of mechanisms and factors
contribute to the development and transfer of key life skills and leadership capabilities. Such
antecedents were underpinned by multiple interrelated factors (e.g. learning context,
opportunities to practice, individual learner, time, programmatic features, transfer context
factors and other social agents). While some skills developed better (self-perception,
teamwork, decision making, communication and leadership skills) than others (critical
thinking and problem solving), the predominant modes of skill transfer found were proximal
transfer (in-programme outcomes) and distal outcomes (out of programme outcomes –
predominantly sport and college). The findings also revealed that the socioecological
context in which the leadership programme was facilitated in provided supportive
conditions for positive youth development outcomes. This study illustrates the complexity
of exploring transference through a multiple of underlying factors that are interrelated in
the transfer process. Taken together, findings indicate that life skill, leadership
development, and transfer is most effectively promoted through a multi-systems approach.
| Item Type: |
Thesis
(PhD)
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| Keywords: |
Life Skill Development; Leadership; Transfer;
young sportspeople; youth leadership development programme;
community based sports; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Social Sciences > Education |
| Item ID: |
16531 |
| Depositing User: |
IR eTheses
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| Date Deposited: |
19 Sep 2022 14:00 |
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| Use Licence: |
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